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RegularDefender MAYONNAISE from Blighty Since: Nov, 2012 Relationship Status: Singularity
MAYONNAISE
#1232426: Apr 21st 2017 at 3:34:55 PM

-just kind of raises an eyebrow at Hoshi-

-before looking back at Clarice- But- indeed. -clears his throat-

It's no problem- after all- my situation outside of this is gambling on a demon deciding to trust a drink I give it. A demon that could very easily kill me, probably.

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foxmccloud4387 Since: Mar, 2011
#1232427: Apr 21st 2017 at 3:37:21 PM

Well, you pick the battle you'd prefer, alright? I'm not gonna make you choose.

(is just tapping his foot uncomfortably and awkwardly now)

RegularDefender MAYONNAISE from Blighty Since: Nov, 2012 Relationship Status: Singularity
MAYONNAISE
#1232428: Apr 21st 2017 at 3:39:06 PM

-confidently- Well I am choosing both, is the thing.

-Aelfi picks up on Hoshi's awkwardness- So, what is a pokemon exactly. I thought Johnny was gonna ask.

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foxmccloud4387 Since: Mar, 2011
#1232429: Apr 21st 2017 at 3:41:59 PM

You gonna come back alive from both?

Er- uh, basically, they're these mystical, magical creatures. That's... about as easily as I can put it.

RegularDefender MAYONNAISE from Blighty Since: Nov, 2012 Relationship Status: Singularity
MAYONNAISE
#1232430: Apr 21st 2017 at 3:47:43 PM

So- mythical creatures?

Hopefully. That's the plan!

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foxmccloud4387 Since: Mar, 2011
#1232431: Apr 21st 2017 at 3:49:07 PM

...Sort of? Well - from what I can tell, the closest equivalent you have is like a "wild animal".

(smiles)

Alright, then. I'm counting on you to go forward with it!

RegularDefender MAYONNAISE from Blighty Since: Nov, 2012 Relationship Status: Singularity
MAYONNAISE
#1232432: Apr 21st 2017 at 3:51:49 PM

-nods- I just need to get a couple of people to come along with me- prepare a cup of tea in a thermos- drink some of it myself to show it's not "poisoned", and it's a penny in a purse.

Otherwise- I'll keep running around out here- and if I come across anything, I'll definitely look into it.

Huh- so you capture them and have them fight on your behalf?

Not saying that's a wrong thing and I'm judging you, by the by, I know the modern period frowns on such thing except when it comes to guard-dogs and police-dogs. And I think wardogs are still a thing. But Back in my day we'd use anything that seemed powerful.

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foxmccloud4387 Since: Mar, 2011
#1232433: Apr 21st 2017 at 3:55:26 PM

You're not gonna need any help with that, right?

Well, like - Pokémon can think like humans. I don't know if these "wild animals" can, but a good Trainer fights alongside their Pokémon like a partner.

That's the real reason why I'm gonna help fight this "Blondie" again. I can just feel that my Pokémon want a rematch against her.

TooManyIdeas Magical Princess From Another Dimension from Twilight Town (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: A gay little love melody
Magical Princess From Another Dimension
#1232434: Apr 21st 2017 at 3:56:36 PM

...How do I do it?

RegularDefender MAYONNAISE from Blighty Since: Nov, 2012 Relationship Status: Singularity
MAYONNAISE
#1232435: Apr 21st 2017 at 3:57:19 PM

Ahhh- so it's a bond kind of thing.

-shakes his head- I think I've got it mostly as covered as it can be.

I wouldn't turn it down- but it's more in the region of "Plan B" in case Plan A doesn't quite work.

The easiest way- I hear- is to completely detach yourself from the situation when you do it.

Go dead inside.

edited 21st Apr '17 3:58:00 PM by RegularDefender

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foxmccloud4387 Since: Mar, 2011
#1232436: Apr 21st 2017 at 4:00:15 PM

...Yeah, basically! If you abuse them, they have no reason to fight for you. If you bond with them, on the other hand...

(smiles, holding up his right hand to show the ring on his finger)

Let's just say you two'll be better than the sum of your parts.

So, you want to learn his True Name, huh...?

RegularDefender MAYONNAISE from Blighty Since: Nov, 2012 Relationship Status: Singularity
MAYONNAISE
#1232437: Apr 21st 2017 at 4:03:32 PM

-nods- The full name of a demon gives you control over it. Anything you order- it is forced to do so. So the idea is the truth serum forces him to say the whole truth when I ask him for the full-name and then I can invoke that knowledge in order to then tell him to free the hostages.

After that- I guess it's just telling him to go home and don't bother anyone.

You married a pokemon?

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TooManyIdeas Magical Princess From Another Dimension from Twilight Town (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: A gay little love melody
Magical Princess From Another Dimension
#1232438: Apr 21st 2017 at 4:03:38 PM

(she looks down, gripping her heart)

...I don't know if...I can do that...

RegularDefender MAYONNAISE from Blighty Since: Nov, 2012 Relationship Status: Singularity
MAYONNAISE
#1232439: Apr 21st 2017 at 4:06:06 PM

Mmm.

Y'know, I could teach you.

I was part of the cadets for a bit- and even the army. These days I'm just a social media consultant, though.

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foxmccloud4387 Since: Mar, 2011
#1232440: Apr 21st 2017 at 4:06:10 PM

Right - I knew a Servant who could make this a pinch. But I never made the formal contract with her, so I don't think this info will be much help.

Wh— no! That's just gross. I've got a girlfriend - a human girlfriend. This here's just a ring I got from... someone who helped me make my Pokémon particularly stronger.

RegularDefender MAYONNAISE from Blighty Since: Nov, 2012 Relationship Status: Singularity
MAYONNAISE
#1232441: Apr 21st 2017 at 4:07:22 PM

What was she able to do-?

Ohhh- right. See you kinda hung on the end of the sentence there- just holding up your finger like I knew what it meant.

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foxmccloud4387 Since: Mar, 2011
#1232442: Apr 21st 2017 at 4:11:26 PM

She can see the True Name of anyone. Including, I presume, your demon.

Right, eheh...

(scratches the back of his head)

...Anyhow, I'm a Pokémon Trainer. Basically, I train Pokémon to battle in an athletic type of competition.

I think the best analogue is ultimately, um... a pro wrestler's coach.

RegularDefender MAYONNAISE from Blighty Since: Nov, 2012 Relationship Status: Singularity
MAYONNAISE
#1232443: Apr 21st 2017 at 4:13:37 PM

Ahhh- got ya. Teaching your pokemon wrestling moves.

That- would definitely be useful.

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foxmccloud4387 Since: Mar, 2011
#1232444: Apr 21st 2017 at 4:16:40 PM

Which is why it's a little disappointing I didn't summon her in particular. I got close, though.

Yeah, basically! And being a Trainer is actually really mentally stimulating. In the pro leagues, you gotta see right through the opposing Trainer's strategy - that's how you win. Counter their counters with your own counters.

RegularDefender MAYONNAISE from Blighty Since: Nov, 2012 Relationship Status: Singularity
MAYONNAISE
#1232445: Apr 21st 2017 at 4:18:25 PM

But what if they counter your counters to their counters?

Indeed, no kidding- that would have made this so much easier.

But- life is what you make of it.

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foxmccloud4387 Since: Mar, 2011
#1232446: Apr 21st 2017 at 4:21:01 PM

Mmhmm. This hunt for the Grail would be so much easier if it weren't an accidental solo op.

(smirks)

Well, that's where the game begins.

TooManyIdeas Magical Princess From Another Dimension from Twilight Town (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: A gay little love melody
Magical Princess From Another Dimension
#1232447: Apr 21st 2017 at 4:21:11 PM

...Really?

Trip Since: Mar, 2012
#1232448: Apr 21st 2017 at 4:23:23 PM

"... {That's that frog thing, right? Just gotta...}"

...

Acorn Toss At Adjacent Tree

RegularDefender MAYONNAISE from Blighty Since: Nov, 2012 Relationship Status: Singularity
MAYONNAISE
#1232449: Apr 21st 2017 at 4:25:45 PM

You just have to help me out with something as well.

-nods- Aye- I haven't seen anything yet.

How deep has it gone.

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SR3NORMANDY Problem Child from N/A - In constant flux Since: Jul, 2012
Problem Child
#1232450: Apr 21st 2017 at 4:26:56 PM

-Ramona, your mom is a crow and just landed on your shoulder, hunched down, wondering what you're hiding from-

What if there’s no better word than just not saying anything?

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